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MA51 AEL

2001 Toyota Rav 4

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,941 mi
Last recorded107,941 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Toyota Rav 479,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 AEL
MakeToyota
ModelRav 4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 107,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 101,312 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Aug 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle underside has a large amount of surface rust

Fail 10 Apr 2013 92,130 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vehicle underside has a large amount of surface rust

Pass 31 Mar 2012 86,605 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 86,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,977 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,431 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,071 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 62,071 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rack mount has play

Pass 23 Aug 2008 56,025 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,661 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre has cut in tread

Pass 26 Aug 2005 29,917 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2005 29,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Toyota Rav 4?

Based on 5,714 MOT tests across 508 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,899
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
508
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 110
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 83
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MA51 AEL is a 2001 Toyota Rav 4 in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Rav 4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Rav 4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA51 AEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Rav 4 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Rav 4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MA51 AEL is a 2001 Toyota Rav 4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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